For some drivers the “hassle” of plugging in their electric car at night or when at the office can be seen as a barrier to making the switch to cleaner, greener more sustainable motoring.
To counter this, some car manufacturers have explored wireless charging, similar in the way some of the latest smartphone charge up – via a induction charging pad.
To help the UK take a slice of action, Sprint Power, a new British technology company has been awarded £2.4 million from the UK government to develop Wireless Charging platforms for electric vehicles. As part of a successful consortium awarded a total of £4.6million, Sprint Power will be charged with demonstrating the suitability of wireless charging technology in light commercial vehicles.
Sprint Power will develop technology and data to allow wireless charging to be rolled out to the masses across UK businesses, towns and cities.
Founder and CEO of Sprint Power, Richie Frost commented:
“We are in the midst of an electric revolution, with many businesses, councils and individuals looking to make the transition to alternative fuelled vehicles. Our view is that wireless charging will significantly contribute to the infrastructure required to support mass uptake of electric vehicles
This project will work through the technical and commercial challenges, creating a framework to demonstrate the viability of wireless charging as a true long-term solution to a wireless future.”
Funding for the wireless charging project has been awarded by Innovate UK, a non-departmental public body funded by the UK government designed to drive research and development into new technologies.
Based in a brand-new dedicated facility in the Midlands, Sprint’s team of highly skilled and experienced engineers help manufacturers develop vehicles that comply with stricter emissions regulations around the world. Its capabilities include alternative powertrains development, vehicle integration, power electronics, motor and inverter development, manufacture and management.
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